LONDON — The Eurofighter has bested the U.S.-origin F-15 fighter-jet in combat exercises.   

During the exercise, titled Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Training, two Eurofighters defeated eight F-15s. In one engagement, one of the Typhoons shot down four F-15s, with the second Typhoon neutralizing three other F-15s.

The NATO exercise took place as Saudi Arabia accepted deliveries of the first Typhoons. The Royal Saudi Air Force also has about 150 F-15s, purchased from the U.S. firm Boeing.

The Eurofighter consortium has touted the Typhoon as the leading interceptor. Oman has also been examining the Eurofighter.

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